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He said: “Matisse is a very much loved and valued member of the family and worshipped by us and our three daughters.

“We have done everything possible to aid him in his recovery and we have even used all our wedding savings to cover his vets bills in order to give him every chance of getting through this terrible ordeal.

“We were hoping to marry next year but we don’t know what’s going to happen now.”

The kitty suffered a broken leg and needs a leg and tail amputation but it’s not yet clear if the operation will go ahead.

Miss Blakeley, who is studying retail management said: “Matisse’s life still very much hangs in the balance, the vet is waiting to see if he can pass urine before attempting the operation.

Mike Walker with Michelle Blakeley

“We didn’t have any pet insurance and the vet bills so far has cost us £1,000.

“If we wanted to try to save his leg the bills could have reached up to £3,000, which we just couldn’t afford so we have to go for the amputation instead.

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While some social media reports suggests the deaths and injuries were caused on purpose, RSPCA Cymru said the do not believe cats are being deliberately targeted.

A spokesman for the charity said: “Sadly, many pet animals tragically lose their life every year due to road traffic accidents.

“RSPCA Cymru has received calls about some cats sadly found dead within the north east Wales area, and while it is always a concern to hear about any animal who has died, there is no suggestion that these are anything but tragic accidents.”